Freediving activities comprise competitive apnea, snorkeling, spear fishing or any underwater diving activities that involve holding your breath. Essential freediving equipment includes a snorkel, fins, mask, wetsuit and weight-belt. Fins are used to perform the three basic freediver kick strokes: the flutter, frog and dolphin. Your fins should be "long, flexible fins with lots of "memory" in their resilient blades," according to the Blue Water Freedivers website.
C4 Mustang VGR 40 Fins
The C4 Mustang VGR 40 Fins come without the usual supporting rubber ribs on the sides of the blades. According to C4, this lack of rubber allows the fins to feel as natural as possible, eliminating wasted energy through the fin stroke. The fins feature carbon blades, C4's patented foot pocket system with laces and a 2-year guarantee. The 40 is a stiff blade, ideal for spearfishing and freediving extremely deep or for a heavier diver. According to the Omer Diving website, "C4 fins have earned divers worldwide more spearfishing championships and freediving world records than any other carbon fin."
Beuchat Mundial Fibra Full Foot Fins
Beuchat Mundial Fibra Full Foot Fins are designed with freediving and spearfishing in mind. These fins feature a high-performance removable fiberglass blade. They come in a blue and green camouflage color that is ideal for Atlantic and Mediterranean seabeds and include a free travel carry bag. Beuchat Mundial Fibra Full Foot Fins have long blades, a comfortable full foot pocket and are both lightweight and powerful. The Beuchat company has a long, reputable history in the diving world. George Beuchat was an avid diver and founded the company in 1934 in Southern France.
Cressi Sub Gara Professional Free Diving Fin
Cressi Sub Gara Professional Free Diving Fins are designed for underwater spear fishers, free divers and amateur freedivers who want to improve their performance. The fin is made up of a non-interchangeable blade that is attached to the foot. According to Cressi, this design choice reduces the dispersion of effort during kicking. The blade is made from Compoflex, which Cressi claims beats carbon blades in terms of reactivity. The fin foot is designed to fit on the bottom of the actual blade, which helps reduce the kicking effort and saves energy. It is made of a particularly flexible elastomer material. Athlete Umberto Pelizzari set the freediving "Variable Weight" World Record in 2001 reaching the depth of 131 meters in Cressi fins.
Mares Pure Instinct Razor Carbon Fins
Mares Pure Instinct Razor Carbon Fins are designed for free diving and spearfishing. These fins are very light, yet powerful. The long, carbon blades are designed to give you a strong, optimal thrust in every phase of your kick. This optimal thrust ensures that minimal energy is exerted, minimizing fatigue and allowing optimal performance. Mares Pure Instinct Razor Carbon Fins come in a black color with dark gray accents. Mares has been making top-quality diving equipment out of Italy since 1949 and is one of the industry leaders.
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